I think I will go $5 - Aragorn (being the heir of Isildur he is able to summon the army of the dead and perhaps the whole of Gondor) $4 - Legolas (because I like me a skilled archer) $2 - Eomer (as he is a horse lord he might be able to bring Shadowfax along , but even more important the Rohirrim he commands) $2 - Balrog (This ancient creature gave Gandalf a run for his money in their head to head battle, this makes him a formidable fighter and of great power. Not even to mention the role of generals they played in Sauron's army in the First or Second age(?)) $1 - Gwaihir (Wings came to the rescue in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, making them a great part of the success) $1 - Tom Bombadil (as the only character in this list not making it to the movies I like to add him to the list, and his ability to communicate with the flora and founa.) Grrr, Imrahil
$ 5 Saruman - the biggest threat from here to Mordor is going to help me? i think i'll pick it. $ 5 Gandalf - sure, why not? now i've got the 2 most powerful wizards on my side $ 2 Balrog - such a powerful monster... even if maybe will draw too much attention. But i can send it where i predict i will need it. $ 1 Gwaihir - oh yeah, let's fly baby! $ 1 Tom Bombadil - the one being which is totally impervious to the power of the ring? seems a good pick as safe carrier. $ 1 Gollum - it was a problem because it wasn't loyal. If in this scenario he is...
$2 faramir Just him. A chance for Faramir captain of Gondor to show his quality. Hopefully the remaining $13 will pay for a ferry to the undying lands
$1 - Gollum $2 - Balrog $5 - Saruman We have not exactly destroyed the ring, but with remaining $7 we did some additional investments in Mordor...